Assistant to CEO (EA)

Charity People; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Lichfield is seeking an Assistant to the CEO to provide comprehensive administrative support. This role involves managing policies, health and safety compliance, and providing executive support. The ideal candidate should have proven experience as a Personal Assistant, practical health & safety management experience, and knowledge of GDPR compliance. The position offers flexible working with occasional office attendance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant at executive level.
• Practical experience in managing health and safety compliance.
• Hands-on experience with GDPR compliance and data protection procedures.
• Familiarity with charity governance and relevant regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the charity’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinate risk assessments and ensure adherence to legislation.
• Liaise with HR agency for support and accurate records.
• Provide executive-level administrative support to the CEO.

Job description

Assistant to the CEO

British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF)

Lichfield / Hybrid with 1-2 days in the office in Lichfield

Salary £39,000

Permanent

Full time, with flexible working hours

Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension and flexible working

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for your next role to make a meaningful impact providing comprehensive and high-level support to the CEO?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF), charity which unlocks a world of audio content for people living with sight loss through free audio devices, to recruit an Assistant to the CEO.

BWBF provides audio solutions, services and support that enhance the lives of people living with sight loss. Their vision is to be the ‘go to’ organisation for innovative, inclusive and trustworthy audio solutions and services. They do this by giving people free audio devices and support. They help people directly and via referrals, and work in partnership with other charities and organisations to ensure they reach as many people as possible.

The Assistant to the CEO will provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the CEO, assisting in the day-to-day management of the charity. This includes managing policies and procedures, coordinating diaries, overseeing GDPR and Health & Safety compliance, providing HR support and administration, and ensuring the smooth operation of administrative tasks to support organisational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance and Compliance : Manage and maintain the charity’s policies and procedures, ensuring regular updates and compliance with relevant regulations and best practice, including GDPR compliance, data protection policies, privacy impact assessments, data breach procedures, and staff training on data protection requirements.
• Health and Safety : Act as the primary conduit between the charity and the external Health & Safety management company, coordinating risk assessments, incident reporting, policy updates, and ensuring adherence to relevant legislation.
• HR and Systems Support : Liaise with HR agency to ensure that the charity and the team have access to information and support needed, and lead all filing systems relating to HR, GDPR and Health & Safety, accurate records systems and databases to ensure efficiency and accessibility. Lead admin relating to new staff inductions.
• Executive Support : Provide executive-level administrative support to the CEO, including diary management, organising meetings, and preparing documents. Coordinate and facilitate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action points.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following essential experience :

Essential Experience

• Executive PA Experience : Proven experience as a Personal Assistant at executive level, demonstrating the ability to support senior leadership effectively.
• Health & Safety Management : Practical experience in managing health and safety compliance within an organisation, including knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.
• GDPR Expertise : Hands‑on experience with GDPR compliance, data protection procedures, and privacy management.
• Knowledge of Compliance and Regulations : Familiarity with charity governance, policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.

You will also need to be able to demonstrate exceptional organisational, attention to detail, problem solving and project management skills. You will be a strong communicator with advanced interpersonal skills and able to work confidentially with initiative and adaptability. A key part of this role is being proactive and taking ownership of tasks to anticipate the needs of the CEO and the organisation. You will have proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office, project management tools, and CRM systems.

The role is home-based with 1-2 days in the office in Lichfield.

If you are excited by this role and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV via the link below for further details about next steps. The closing date is 12 noon on Thursday 9 October. The interviews will take place in person in Lichfield on 15 and 16 October. The ideal candidate would be able to start in October or November.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.